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Carnation Rest

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel with free breakfast

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Property entrance
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1, Unique View Road, Nuwara Eliya, 22200
  • Lake Gregory
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Pedro Tea Factory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Nuwara Eliya

In Nuwara Eliya .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Victoria Park and Lake Gregory. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Gregory - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pedro Tea Factory - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lover's Leap Waterfall - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambal's Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪De Silva Foods - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Grand Indian Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milano Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Carnation Rest

3-star golf hotel with free breakfast
Carnation Rest offers its guests a golf course. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Carnation Rest also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Dining venue
Carnation Rest offers 10 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Nuwara Eliya hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf course

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carnation Rest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carnation Rest.

How much does it cost to stay at Carnation Rest?

As of Jun 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carnation Rest on Jun 15, 2025 start from $27.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carnation Rest offer free breakfast?

Carnation Rest offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Carnation Rest?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carnation Rest?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Carnation Rest?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carnation Rest have a pool?

Carnation Rest does not have a pool.

Does Carnation Rest have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carnation Rest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carnation Rest to downtown Nuwara Eliya?

Carnation Rest is 0.7 mi away from Nuwara Eliya.

Carnation Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

A very nice inn midway between the town and the lake. A good simple breakfast, very helpful staffe and comfortable common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rathika

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don, Briarwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel that some how provides comfort to weary travelers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shankeetha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget priced hotel in an excellent location near to centre but quiet. Excellent breakfast, lovely sitting area and attentive staff. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Excellent stay which was fairly central. Good parking as well and staff were very friendly and gave us great suggestions on what to do. Breakfast was also great - would defintely recommend this plave to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. Originally a booking for 2 nights, they made sure we could stay in the same room. Clean and convenient. Good breakfast or breakfast packs on the go. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, always looking after us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, kind and helpful host, who arranged trips for us at very resonable prices. Accomodation is basic but very clean and comfortable. We had a little sun room on the side of our room which was lovely to sit in and drink tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Service

Amazing place, fantastic service, kind people. Our stay was our favorite in Sri Lanka because the staff was so kind to us. My husband I were not well when we arrived and they took such good care us, sent us to the doctor, asked about our health everyday and very sweetly packed us a breakfast to go on our very early morning train. We will stay here any time we come back! Also loved the abundance of hot water and lovely shower pressure. Sometimes those little things make such a difference!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramsha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and spacious rooms that give off a cottage vibe. Located in the city, within walking distance from Victoria Park and different dining options. Breakfast was provided, and the staff were very friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aravinth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience with this family-owned place. It's very clean and safe, and the staff was extremely helpful. I'd definitely recommend it for solo travels.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night, and would recommend it! The hotel staff is extremely nice and helpful. It’s close to the main roads where you can find good restaurants and shopping within a walk. We didn’t get to do a whole lot but there was a lot of sites to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

serene, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Location was about 1km away from the city centre where food and shops can be found. You can easily take a tuktuk there! The hosts were really friendly and the room was great! Floor was carpeted and their fleece blankets were thick so it kept us really warm during this cold period (about 12-13 degrees). The TV had many channels like sports channels, animal planet, discovery channel and etc. We could even watch World Cup in the comfort of our rooms! The host even woke up earlier and made us breakfast to take away on our 5am journey to Horton Plains. We are thankful for his sandwiches, bananas, fruit juice drink and water that kept us feeling full and ready for the trek. Thank you for being such great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Dominic

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very different to the description in their listing

The room was largish and somewhat comfortable but the listing said “balcony or patio with hill views” but the closest it got was a foot-wide ledge outside the window (i.e., I would have to climb out the window) with views only of surrounding hotels. The listing said “day bed and desk” - there was no desk and only an armchair with an uncomfortably thin seat. It also said “flat-screen TV” but it was an old small TV and even the part of the listing that says “free toiletries” is a lie. Staff didn’t know what I was talking about when I complained and I can’t find any photos online that suggest that any of their rooms match their description. The bathroom was alright except for a very narrow shower stream and a broken toilet seat. The wifi was fast and reliable, so there's that. Breakfast was eggs and fruit - does the job but it’s the most basic hotel breakfast I’ve had in Sri Lanka. Staff were often hard to find. It probably wasn’t the worst hotel I stayed at in Sri Lanka but Carnation Rest is the most out of step with the price and with their advertising.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super petit hôtel

Charmant petit hôtel dans une petite rue. Chambre très confortable, literie impeccable et, cerise sur le gâteau, une couverture moelleuse et chaude. La salle de bain est nickel. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et complet.Le personnel est adorable, aux petits soins. Nous avons été accueillis avec du thé et des petits gâteaux. Grand merci !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben 2 Nächte in diesem kleinen Hotel übernachtet und waren sehr positiv überrascht. In unseren bislang 4 Unterkünften auf Sri Lanka war dies mit Abstand die Beste. Das Haus wird mit Liebe geführt, es ist sehr schön dekoriert und es gibt überall tolle Pflanzen. Die Lage ist ruhig, aber alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind fußläufig zu erreichen. Unser Zimmer war groß und schön, hatte einen kleinen Schrank und einen großen Spiegel sowie genug Ablageflächen, die in anderen Unterkünften häufig nicht vorhanden sind. Das Bad ist sauber, und gibt warmes Wasser. Die Betten waren super bequem, wir hatten in unserem Family Room zwei Doppelbetten und ein Einzelbett. Es gab extra warme Decken und wir haben - trotz kühler Außentemperatur - nicht gefroren. Das WLAN ist super schnell. Zudem war das Frühstück wirklich toll, es gab sowohl Dhal als auch Omelette, frisches Obst, Jogurt und Toast. Am zweiten Morgen gab es statt Dhal Coconut Pancakes ;-). Die Besitzer sind super nett, der Sohn spricht sehr gutes Englisch und hat uns netterweise noch mit seinem Auto zum Busbahnhof gefahren. Wir können die Unterkunft wirklich besten Gewissen weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

elisabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the price, very friendly and helpful staff. Generous breakfast. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

natsuki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
シャワーの水圧が弱かった。他は最高！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ondermaats

Zeer gedateerd en luidruchtige kamer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome tea was so heartwarming. Their staffs are really nice and one staff helped us a lot to decide what to see and where to eat in. The breakfast was also nice. You can feel like at home in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frits

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Virkelig godt hotel.

Dejligt lille hotel i gåafstand fra alle byens seværdigheder og resturenter. Hotellets stab og medarbejdere ekstremt hjælpfulde. Kan anbefales.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thiagarajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TATSUYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
宿の方々が大変フレンドリーで且つ親切でした。ウェルカムドリンクに紅茶とカステラを頂きました。到着時少し疲れていたので有り難かったです。 ロケーションが良いです。バスターミナルから少し離れていますが徒歩圏内、その分静かで落ち着いた雰囲気です。グレゴリー湖も徒歩圏内、近くにスーパーマーケットやレストランもあります。 建物は少し古いですが清潔です。部屋に窓付きのバルコニーが有ったのが嬉しかったです。 アメニティは少ないですが値段を考えると妥当だと思います。ドライヤーはありました。 朝食はコンチネンタルタイプです。
私が泊まった日は賑わっていました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024